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just wondering how to wire these. There must be some sort of connector. These are authentic looking parking/turn signal lights but I have no idea how to connect them. It is an adventure. 🙂
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I really don’t recognize those connectors. But, this would be a fine example of when soldering directly to the connectors would work, possibly better than the “proper” connector designed for these plugs.Â
Just guessing here but it looks as if the wires come upwards through the hole in the light base and then up into the connector. Possibly secured by a screw that threads into the aft end of the connector between those tabs.
Allen Caron
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"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The ShackIt looks like there is a countersunk screw arrangement to secure the wires. In enlarged pictures threads can be seen. Back screw out until wire can be pushed through hole in assembly. Tighten screw you are good to go.
Just put my park lights on a few weeks ago. Just the same. I found it best to slide the striped wire end between the two ‘duck bills’ and crimp. The serrations you see on the inside of the flange holds the bare wire and for good measure add a touch of solder.
Okay. Yeah the one side of the Ducks bill connector seems to hinge a little. Definitely some solder. Thanks for the replies guys!
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Update on wiring these lights. The duck bills actually push in and the hole behind the duck bill is spring loaded. You simply push the stripped wire into the hole, once you push back the duck bill and then fold the wire between the duck bill. No solder needed.
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